After cruising a 91-62 season opening win Monday night over North Dakota, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to begin a challenging stretch of games that starts this upcoming Saturday against one of college basketball’s best, the St. John’s Red Storm.
Led by head coach Rick Pitino, St. John’s was among the top regular season teams in college basketball a year ago, finishing with a 31-5 overall record. The Red Storm also won the Big East title at 18-2 in conference play, but would see their memorable season end early with a second round upset loss in the NCAA Tournament.
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This season, St. John’s appears to have a loaded team once again under Pitino, and are expected to be one of the nation’s best yet again in 2025-26, making this undoubtedly a challenging game for Alabama this Saturday in New York.
Following is everything you need to know about the 2025-26 St. John’s Red Storm entering Saturday’s matchup.
St. John’s Red Storm 2025-26 team overview
Nov 25, 2023; Queens, New York, USA; A Nike basketball with the St. John’s Red Storm logo at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Arena: Carnesecca Arena, Queens, New York
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Record: 1-0 overall (0-0 Big East)
A member of the Big East, St. John’s enters Saturday’s matchup undefeated at 1-0 overall this season following a 108-74 win over Quinnipiac in their season opener. The Red Storm are also ranked a Top 10 team nationally at the moment.
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St. John’s Red Storm 2025-26 coaching staff
Nov 3, 2025; Queens, New York, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino addresses the crowd prior to a game against the Quinnipiac Bobcats at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Associate Head Coach: Steve Masiello
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Assistant Coach: Bob Walsh
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Assistant Coach: Taliek Brown
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Assistant Coach: Ricky Johns
The head coach at St. John’s is Rick Pitino, a college basketball veteran with over 1,000+ career collegiate wins who is in year three with the Red Storm. Pitino, the 2024-25 Naismith Coach of the Year, owns a combined 52-18 overall record during his time at St. John’s.
St. John’s Red Storm 2025-26 stats
Nov 3, 2025; Queens, New York, USA; St. John’s Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) dunks in the second half against the Quinnipiac Bobcats at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Points Per Game: 108 (No. 20 in NCAA)
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Points Per Game Allowed: 74 (No. 136 in NCAA)
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Rebounds Per Game: 45 (No. 66 in NCAA)
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Assists Per Game: 25 (No. 18 in NCAA)
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Steals Per Game: 12 (No. 47 in NCAA)
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Blocks Per Game: 3 (No. 173 in NCAA)
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Field Goal Percentage: 56.5 (No. 26 in NCAA)
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Three-Point Percentage: 42.1 (No. 52 in NCAA)
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Free Throw Percentage: 64.7 (No. 229 in NCAA)
St. John’s enters Saturday averaging 108 points per game offensively, a total that is among the best in all of college basketball. The Red Storm also currently rank Top 30 nationally at the moments in assists per game, as well as three-point shooting.
St. John’s Red Storm 2025-26 players to know
Nov 3, 2025; Queens, New York, USA; St. John’s Red Storm guard Ian Jackson (11) gets ready for the opening tip against the Quinnipiac Bobcats at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Dillon Mitchell, Forward, Senior
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Zuby Ejiofor, Forward, Senior
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Joson Sanon, Guard, Sophomore
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Ian Jackson, Guard, Sophomore
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Bryce Hopkins, Forward/Guard, Graduate Student
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In conclusion, St. John’s enters Saturday’s matchup with five players averaging in double figures, headlined by the senior forward duo of Dillon Mitchell and Zuby Ejiofor at 18 and 17, respectively. The Red Storm are a deep team in 2025-26, with another name to keep an eye on this Saturday being senior forward Sadiku Ibine Ayo, who averages double figures as well.
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